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MKSAP: 78-year-old woman is seen for management of her diabetes mellitus

A 78-year-old woman who resides in a nursing home is seen for management of her diabetes mellitus.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

MediLexicon

Antenatal Thyroid Screening Fails To Improve IQ In 3-Year-Olds

Children of mothers screened and treated for reduced thyroid function during pregnancy show no signs of improved IQ compared to women who receive no treatment, new research has uncovered.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

Journal Watch

Prenatal Screening, Treatment for Hypothyroidism Don't Improve Offspring's IQ

Prenatal screening and treatment for hypothyroidism do not lead to improved cognitive function in offspring at age 3 years, according to a New England Journal of Medicine study.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

PhysOrg Weblog

Antenatal thyroid screening fails to improve IQ in 3-year-olds

Children of mothers screened and treated for reduced thyroid function during pregnancy show no signs of improved IQ compared to women who receive no treatment, new research has uncovered.

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Drugs.com

Screening Moms-to-Be for Thyroid Trouble May Not Help Offspring

WEDNESDAY Feb. 8, 2012 -- Screening and treating expectant moms for thyroid problems at the end of the first trimester doesn't improve children's IQs at age 3, a new study finds.

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Sat Jan 14, 2012

Jerusalem Post

Health Ministry promises improved supervision

The Health Ministry will establish a website to receive reports of side effects from Eltroxin, the drug for hypothyroidism that an independent investigative committee found underwent changes in its composition and caused side effects in some 800 Israelis.

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